Geological Development of
Indiana and the Movement of Peoples Across the State
By: Rebecca Williams; Benjamin Franklin
Elementary; Terre Haute, IN
Purpose:
In order to better understand the geological development of Indiana
and the movement of peoples across the state, students will interact with
a web site published by the United States Geological Survey.
Grade: 4
Geography Standards addressed:
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#1) How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies
to acquire, process and report information from a spatial perspective.
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#2) How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places
and environments in a spatial context.
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#3) How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places and environments
on Earth’s surface.
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#4) The physical and human characteristics of places.
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#7) The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth’s surface.
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#16) The changes that occur in the meaning, use, distribution and importance
of resources.
Materials:
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-Access to internet
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-Map of Indiana
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-Chart/graph paper -pencil/paper
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-Markers -other needs of student groups
Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, students will be able to :
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1. locate earthquake zones in Indiana,
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2. locate energy resources in Indiana, and
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3. identify minerals found in Indiana.
Background:
Students will be divided into teams working on reports about Indiana.
Procedures:
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1. Students will access the website http://geology.er.usgs.gov/states/midwest.html
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2. Each group will decide which of the map links they should access.
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3. Students will access website to obtain information.
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4. Students will interpret the information given.
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5. Students will use wall map of Indiana to sow location of geological
information.
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6. Students will interpret information and present to class how the geological
information has influenced "Hoosier" culture.
Evaluation:
Students will acknowledge the factors of geological factors and human
movement.
Adaptations/Extensions:
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1. Math: How is the economy affected by natural resources?
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2. Science: What are the characteristics needed to create earthquakes?
minerals? natural resources?
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3. Language: Students can write reports on their findings.
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4. Fine Arts: Students can draw resource maps.
Web Sites Accessed: